Strap-loop



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Patented Sept. 26

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EMMIT G. LATTA, OF FRIENDSHIP, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO HARVEY D. BLAKESLEE, OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK.

STRAP-L00 P.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 505,710, dated September 26, 1893.

Application filed .Tuly 19,1889. Serial No. 318,062. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EMMTT G. LATTA, a'cit.izen of the United States, residing at Friendship, in the county of Allegany and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Strap-Loops,of which the following is a specication.

This invention relates to the loops which are attached to hame tugs and other straps for holding the loose end of the strap against the body of the tug, so as to prevent the same from catching on objects.

The object of my invention is to produce a cheap, durable and sightly loop of this character which is readily attached to a strap.

My invention consists to these ends of the improvements which will be hereinafter fully described and pointed out in the claims.

ln the accompanying drawingsz-l1`igure l is a side elevation partly in section, of ahame tug provided with my improved loop. Fig. 2` is a plan view thereof, with a portion of the tug broken'away and a portion of the loop in section. Fig. 3 is a cross section of the tug and loop. Figs. 4 and 5 are perspective views of modified constructions of the loop. Fig. 6 is a cross section of the loop illustrated in Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is a rear or inner View of another moditication of the loop.

Like letters of reference refer to like parts in the several gures.

A represents a hame tug or other strap to which my improved loop is applied. d

In the construction shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the loop is composed of flat transverse bars b and oblique or longitudinal bars b', which connect. the transverse bars and are arranged in a higher or dierent plane from the transverse bars so as to form a series of connected loops or coils which receive and confine the free end of the strap. These transverse and longitudinal bars are bent from a single, continuous length of wire or strip of metal and the loop so formed is attached to the hametug or other strap, preferably by sewing its longitudinal bars b between the layers of the strap, as represented in Figs. l and The wire of which the loop is formed may be of round, oval, semi-oval or angular cross section. The series of coils constituting the loop being connected togethenstien eachother and form strap by stitching or riveting. By forming( spaces between the loops,- the strap confined in the loop, is, to a large extent, prevented from decaying or becoming mildewed.

By the use of my improved loop, a ysmaller Y assortment of loops may be kept on hand than with the ordinary loops, as the improved loop is readily lengthened or shortened to the desired size by extending the coils thereof or compressing the same. This is a desirable feature of the loop, as but a small assortment of different sized loops, and a few lengths of each size, need be kept in stock; intermediate lengths being produced either by extending a short loop or by compressing a long one.

lf desired, the loop may be constructed of different sizes in pieces of considerable length, and be cut up into sections of the desired length, as required.

The outer transverse bars of the loops or coils are preferably bent so as to stand at right angles to the tug, as shown in Fig. 2, and the oblique or longitudinal bars are concealed between the layers of the leather, so as to give the appearance of a series of Separate, disconnected loops. But, if preferred, the loops may be made in the form of a spiral spring having iiat sides and ends.

The loop is formed by ceiling a rod or strip of metal upon a mandrel, in any suitable manner.

In the modified construction represented in Fig. 4, the inner portions of the coils forming the loops, are bent inwardly parallel with the outer portion of the coils and are then offset to form the longitudinal bars between the coils, which extend from the inner portion of one coil to the opposite inner portion of the adjacent coil. This is the more desirable IOO construction when the loop is made of oval or angular cross section, as the portions of the metal which tend to crimp or twist in bending, are concealed by the Vleather when the loop is attached to the strap. The ends of the coil forming the loop, are in this construction preferably bent outwardly, as shown, and seated in holes in the strap, so as to prevent the" loop from being displaced or drawn out of the strap by catching against objects. If desired, however, the ends of the loop may be hooked around the stitches which coniine the loop upon the strap.

The modification represented in Figs. 5 and 6, shows a loop formed of a flat narrow strip or band of metal. The coils or loops are formed substantially like those of the loop represented in Fig. 4, but instead of offsetting the strip to form the longitudinal bars between the loops, the strip is preferably bent or doubled upon itself, as shown. The ends of the strip are secured in place by being inierlocked with the doubled portion of the end loops, as clearly shown in Fig. 6.

In the modified construction shown in Fig. '7, the coils or loops do not extend completely around the strap, but the adjacent coils are connected on the rear side of the loop by bows or semi-circular bars c, arranged alternately on opposite sides of a line drawn lengthwise through the center of the loop, and fitting between the layers of the strap; the dotted lines in the ligure representing the strap. From the outside, this loop resembles in appearance those shown in Figs. l and 3. This construction possesses the advantage that it may be reversed; that is, the transverse portions ,of the loops or coils may be inclosed between the layers of the strap and the connecting bows be employed for receiving and retaining the end of the strap. By this arrangerior grade, it is preferably constructed 0f a' narrow stri p or ribbon of metal, as represented in Fig. 5, or of wire having an oval, semioval or angular cross section.

VI claim as my inventionl. The combination with a harness strap, of a billet loop consisting of a series of continuous llat coils having their lower bars secured to the strap, and their upper bars raised above the strap to form the billet loop, substantially as set forth.

2. The combination with a harness strap composed of layers, of a billet loop consisting of a series of continuous flat coils, having their lower bars secured between the layers of the strap, substantially as set forth.

3. A strap loop composed of a number of flat transverse bars and longitudinal bars connecting the transverse bars, all of said bars being bentfrom a continuous length or strip of metal and the transverse bars being arranged in a different plane from the longitudinal connecting bars, whereby a series of connected loops are formed which are adapted to receive a strap, substantially as set forth.

Witness my hand this 11th day of May, 1889.

EMMIT G. LATTA.

Witnesses:

CHAS. J. RICE, FRED H. RICE. 

